Indiana University Master of Physician Assistant Studies — PA

Physician assistant (PA) · Indianapolis, IN

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ARC-PA: Continued · Application cycle: 2027–2028

Mandatory criteria

Statistics or biostatistics, covering descriptive and inferential statistics
Required
Minimum grade C · C or higher (B- or better preferred). At most one outstanding when you apply; all done before you start. They don't expire. Each at least 3 credits, except medical terminology. Online labs count, but in-person labs are recommended.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Human anatomy with lab
Required
Lab required · Minimum grade C · For combined A&P, a two-course sequence at the 200 level or higher is recommended. C or higher (B- or better preferred). At most one outstanding when you apply; all done before you start. They don't expire. Each at least 3 credits, except medical terminology. Online labs count, but in-person labs are recommended.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Human physiology (lab recommended)
Required
Minimum grade C · C or higher (B- or better preferred). At most one outstanding when you apply; all done before you start. They don't expire. Each at least 3 credits, except medical terminology. Online labs count, but in-person labs are recommended.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
General chemistry I with lab
Required
Lab required · Minimum grade C · C or higher (B- or better preferred). At most one outstanding when you apply; all done before you start. They don't expire. Each at least 3 credits, except medical terminology. Online labs count, but in-person labs are recommended.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
General chemistry II with lab
Required
Lab required · Minimum grade C · C or higher (B- or better preferred). At most one outstanding when you apply; all done before you start. They don't expire. Each at least 3 credits, except medical terminology. Online labs count, but in-person labs are recommended.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
General biology I with lab (no plant-based courses)
Required
Lab required · Minimum grade C · C or higher (B- or better preferred). At most one outstanding when you apply; all done before you start. They don't expire. Each at least 3 credits, except medical terminology. Online labs count, but in-person labs are recommended.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Microbiology with lab
Required
Lab required · Minimum grade C · C or higher (B- or better preferred). At most one outstanding when you apply; all done before you start. They don't expire. Each at least 3 credits, except medical terminology. Online labs count, but in-person labs are recommended.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Upper-level human biology: genetics and molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or principles of genetics (lab recommended)
Required
Minimum grade C · C or higher (B- or better preferred). At most one outstanding when you apply; all done before you start. They don't expire. Each at least 3 credits, except medical terminology. Online labs count, but in-person labs are recommended.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Organic chemistry I with lab
Required
Lab required · Minimum grade C · C or higher (B- or better preferred). At most one outstanding when you apply; all done before you start. They don't expire. Each at least 3 credits, except medical terminology. Online labs count, but in-person labs are recommended.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Introductory psychology
Required
Minimum grade C · C or higher (B- or better preferred). At most one outstanding when you apply; all done before you start. They don't expire. Each at least 3 credits, except medical terminology. Online labs count, but in-person labs are recommended.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Medical terminology
Required
Minimum grade C · C or higher (B- or better preferred). At most one outstanding when you apply; all done before you start. They don't expire. Each at least 3 credits, except medical terminology. Online labs count, but in-person labs are recommended.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Bachelor's degree before the summer start
Required
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Overall and science GPA of at least 3.2, calculated by CASPA
Required
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
At least two letters of recommendation
Required
Not from brief shadowing, family or friends.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Hands-on patient care experience
Required
No minimum hours. Paid and volunteer roles count; shadowing doesn't.
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
CASPA application
Required
IU MPAS admissions · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03

Deadlines

None recorded. Check the official site.

What this path usually involves

General to Physician assistant (PA). Each program sets its own rules.

GRE
PA-CAT
CASPA
Direct patient care hours
PA shadowing
Letters
Program-specific prerequisites